Terrible - Store Manager Altar'd State Employee Review

1.0
Mar 13, 2021
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Pros

Nothing but fake people in HO

Cons

This company refuse to pay my missing wages after emails sent and ignored. Who does that? What a greedy company. Just found out that the company received 5 million in ppp money but our salaries were cut 10% for almost a year. This is completely unethical. Looks like the money was used to open more stores, spend money on a terrible pos system, ship from store and a worthless rewards program. Home office never takes responsibility for anything. They say just work through it. I’ve never worked for a retail company like this before. They work you to the bone for no reason. They once made clean our stores from top to bottom with no extra hours. Then got upset because other tasks were not done on time. The CEO speaks so highly about prayer and doing the right thing but turns around and drops F bombs on company conference calls and try’s to convince you that you are in a cult because all your friends are your race. This company also uses one black man to portray the inclusive nature of the company. That same man told me that I wasn’t a successful person because I hadn’t become a DM within 4 years. That was the rudest thing a grown man that knows nothing about me ever said to my face. Meanwhile people were losing jobs in Tennessee but they decided to hire a member of the home office’s grandchild to package boxes to customers. This company screams greed and false claims. If your store is not in the top they will find a reason to blame everything on the SL rather than helping the store become successful. Prior retail companies I worked for like Express, Gap, and Francesca’s trained their people and actually cared about their growth. People retire from these companies for a reason. Many complaints are made and HR does nothing unless it involves failing stores. Everyone does not get the same treatment. It is a common theme for black women to be accused of having a “tone”. How is is that multiple previous store leaders have said the same thing. From Georgia all the way to Texas. If you don’t look a certain way or act a certain way, you will not be included and made to feel like something is wrong with you. “She’s been getting away with it” is the words RM like to use. They talk about you right in your face. DMs consistently have TBs just to say “it’s your TB, talk to us”. But you are my leader. You should come prepared to help me with business if I’m having a tough time. Have you ever thought for a moment GPTW survey also reflects DMs and home office? I got torn apart for having the lowest score in the company because I told my team that it’s in regards to the company. Not me. Your company caused a lot of trauma and pain in my life. My advice is to truly look at what’s going on. Learn from the companies who are doing great. Stop trying to get rid of the problem and actually dig deep and fix it.

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Altar'd State Response
1mo
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear you have had a positive experience and we appreciate you for taking care of our guests. Don't hesitate to reach out to peopledevelopment@altardstate.com if there's anything we could do for you!
1.0
Feb 27, 2026
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Literally nothing, can’t think of one positive thing

Cons

I’ve been with the company for years and watching its continuous downfall has become almost comical. Two years ago we took major pay cuts (like 15%) because of the economy but this year they sent us to the Virgin Islands on this over the top meeting that must have cost a fortune. I’d rather have the money in my bank versus a trip I was forced to go on with senior leadership that are absolute horrific people in general and evil businesses people. It all felt like a big propaganda event with tons of videoing and picture taking so they could come home and post all over linked in and social media about how WONDERFUL it is to work there. Don’t even get me started on the new Little House on the Prairie denim dresses we have to wear because they hire managers that aren’t even strong enough to coach to a dress code. How can you run a store if you can’t even tell someone what they’re wearing inappropriate? Instead now we look like a bunch of little followers of the cult everyone already says it is. As long as we say we “stand out for good” at every opportunity it must mean it’s true right? To know who else brainwashed people into thinking bad things are good for them? CULT LEADERS.

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Altar'd State Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and concerns. We will share your feedback with the appropriate teams. If you would like to discuss in further detail, please reach out to peopledevelopment@altardstate.com.
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